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Post by Clover on Mar 29, 2009 10:48:31 GMT
My little boy Squeekie just isn't his usual happy self. His appetite is down and normally at cuddle time he'll lie flat out and rest his head on me. His posture just wasn't relaxed. Squeekie normally tucks into his veg but even Romaine isn't tempting him.
I've been feeding him Critical Care, fluids and given him some Metacam.
It could be Squeekies age bless him as he's 6 years 9 months or it could be a molar problem. He's a little more alert this morning so will see how he goes until monday morning when Aiden his vet will be working.
Beatrix is fine and has been licking his ear which is so cute too see.
Will let you know how my Squeekie gets on.
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Post by anna on Mar 29, 2009 16:08:46 GMT
Hello Squeekie,
Just to let you know Im sending you loads of love and hugs. Hope you start feeling a bit better, very soon.
xxx
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Post by Pigjes on Mar 29, 2009 16:55:12 GMT
I hope Squeekie perks up soon!!!!!
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Post by lulie on Mar 29, 2009 16:57:14 GMT
Good thoughts heading your way for Squeekie x
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Post by piggiepop on Mar 29, 2009 19:22:02 GMT
Wheeks from our girls for little Squeekie and hope to hear he's perked up soon.
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Post by newpig on Mar 29, 2009 19:26:16 GMT
Hi Squeekie. Hope you are feeling a little brighter this evening.
Jackie, hope all goes well with the vet, or better still that Squeekie has perked up and you don't need to go.
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Post by Val Amirault-Vale on Mar 29, 2009 19:28:04 GMT
Aw Jackie, Squeekie is getting to be quite the old man isn't he. I sure hope that Aiden can help. I hope he perks up with the Critical Care. Squeekie must be feeling awful to have refused romaine. Get Better Squeekie.  |
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Post by Malorey on Mar 29, 2009 19:41:02 GMT
Wow, beautiful piggies! The pictures are great too!
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Post by Alix on Mar 29, 2009 20:55:24 GMT
Oh Jackie, I hope Squeakie is okay. He is a mature boy isn't he, but fingers crossed he's around for some time!
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Post by Janet on Mar 30, 2009 0:10:47 GMT
Oh dear Clover I will keep your precious Squeekie in my prayers. We piggy moms know when our babies aren't themselves. I'll be watching for an update. Bless your heart Beatrix |
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Post by Clover on Mar 30, 2009 9:27:33 GMT
Thanks so much everyone for your lovely messages. I don't think Squeekie is out of the woods yet but he has improved alot. He's more alert, curious and looking at his reflection near the toaster while I'm feeding him.  He's eating hay and even romaine now but he's not touching harder veg, even bell pepper which isn't overly hard. I'm going to ring Aiden later. He had a molar spur a few years ago so it might be a tooth causing him discomfort, although when he's eating his hay, it doesn't look like hes struggling. But him refusing carrot and harder veg was the first sign of a molar problem last time. Maybe the Metacam is making him feel better. I'm still topping him up with CC and will moniter Squeekie very closely. Don't you just know straight away when you look into their eyes and they have brightend up Here are some pictures taken a couple of weeks ago that i've been meaning to post Darling Squeekie  Squeekie in his cozy  Beatrix and Squeekie  Beatrix and Squeekie enjoying a veggy pignic  And Squeekie peeping out of his and Beatrix's tent  I have some films to post so will sort them out soon. |
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Post by newpig on Mar 30, 2009 9:30:33 GMT
Does sound like it could be the teeth again doesn't it. How did the vet treat them last time Jackie?
Glad to hear he is a bit brighter today and hope all goes well with the visit to Aiden.
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Post by Clover on Mar 30, 2009 9:42:53 GMT
Hi Lesa, sorry I was just sorting some pictures out.
Squeekie needed a dental op last time. A molar spur was sorted out but it had caused a bad wound/ulcer and after his op I had to handfeed Squeekie for over two weeks as it took him that long to even start wanting to eat hay.
If Squeekie still continues to not want to eat harder veg then I'll take him to see Aiden. I hope he won't need an op as I think Aiden may need to sedate him.
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Post by Pigjes on Mar 30, 2009 9:47:11 GMT
Squeekie is soooooooooo cute!!! |
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Post by piggiepop on Mar 30, 2009 11:40:19 GMT
Squeekie is such an adorable piggie! Good luck with the vet today. |
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Post by Bean on Mar 30, 2009 11:46:46 GMT
Aww what lovely pictures of them both!
I'm sorry Squeekie's not been himself for the last couple of days, but I'm glad he seems to be perking up and hope that continues xx
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Post by 3piggles on Mar 30, 2009 20:06:00 GMT
Oh, come on Squeekie old boy, start eating for mommy. I hope it's nothing too bad. Yes, you can definitely tell when they perk up. Their whole demeanor changes. We'll keep our fingers and toes crossed for Squeekie to be okay.
I love the pics. Your kids are so cute.
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Post by Clover on Mar 30, 2009 20:48:24 GMT
Thanks so much everyone.
Well I'm relieved I made an appointment for Aiden to see Squeekie in the morning. I'm afraid Squeekie isn't eating much hay this afternoon/evening so I'm feeding him his CC more regular.
I just hope he doesn't need a dental op as you always worry about sedation.
He was relaxed on me this evening while watching Corrie so hopefully it means he not in too much pain.
I'll let you know how my little boy gets along.
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Post by piggiepop on Mar 31, 2009 2:06:39 GMT
Good luck tomorrow and hope to hear good news after the visit to the vet.
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Post by Val Amirault-Vale on Mar 31, 2009 3:04:11 GMT
Those pigtures of Beatrix and Squeekie are adorable. I'm sorry to hear that Squeekie is not doing better. I sure hope that the trip to see Dr. Aiden goes well. Keeping all fingers crossed here. |
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